Wartburg College
Liberal arts college · Waverly, IA · 1,452 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
930–1200
ACT (middle 50%)
21–27
Average net price
$23,374
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$42,796
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Wartburg College?
Wartburg College accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 930 and 1200 on the SAT. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 930, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–27.
The latest federal data says Wartburg College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Wartburg College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Wartburg College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $42,796 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,374 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $27,300 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$27,300
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$27,300
- Room & board$12,410
- Total cost of attendance$42,796
- Average net price after grants$23,374
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Education, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Social Sciences.
Wartburg College FAQ
- What is Wartburg College's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Wartburg College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 930–1200. Aim for 1200 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Wartburg College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–27.
- Is Wartburg College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Wartburg College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Wartburg College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Wartburg College cost?
- About $42,796 a year before aid; $23,374 on average after grants.
- What is Wartburg College's FAFSA school code?
- 001896. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Wartburg College receives your information.
- What is Wartburg College's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
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